Sad Times
By ForthHand
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Episodes: 88
Description
Bob Dylan once said, "Life is Sad, Life is a bust/All you can do is do what you must". We believe that sentiment is true at one time or another for all of us, but as a society we don't always share the feelings, thoughts and actions that accompany these moments. Sad Times has a guest each episode and we talk with him or her about how sadness manifests within him or her; what type of behavior that may surface as a result from being sad. It is my firm belief that if we could just talk a bit more about these things, we might be able to better understand each other, and perhaps feel more content in day to day life.
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Will: Vulnerability and Normalizing the Conversation | 89
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May 14, 2024 |
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Kim: Teaching and the Unconventional Path | 88
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May 07, 2024 |
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Jess: Don’t Push the Panic Button | 87
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Justin: Righteous Rage and Self Discovery | 86
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Brandon Stosuy: Sad Happens | 85
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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David Essel: Spirituality is About Service | 84
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Maggie: Our Thoughts Dictate Our Emotions | 83
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Bre: “High Control” Religious Groups, how they split families, and How Bre has Recovered | 82
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Renee: Fighting for Custody: Renee on her Custody Blueprint, preparing parents for courtroom battles, and her extensive domestic violence advocacy | 81
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Empowering Women: Mimi on her chaotic early life, the abuse she endured during and after a marriage, and the work she does today to help women be heard and empowered | 80
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Almost Killed by the Taliban: Masuda on being forced to leave her home country because of war, her family’s courageous journey to the United States, and how participating as Ms Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant put her life at risk | 79
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Merle's Journey: Overcoming Trauma, Navigating a 19-Year Relationship, and Setting Energetic Boundaries | 78
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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From Trauma to Healing: Brad on his role growing up in his family, his misdiagnosis and overmedication, and his spiritual awakening and healing | 77
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Resilience, the Art of Bouncing Forward: Lisa on her mental health struggles as a young mother, the unimaginable loss her family suffered, and her journey towards resilience | 76
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Getting Out of Your Head: Brian his encounters with anxiety and mental health, a traumatic event while on vacation, and writing the “Get Out of Your Head” books | 75
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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A Strong Survivor: Ashley on her upbringing, her terrifying encounter with a heinous crime, and her continued fight to be an inspiration | 74
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Living a Meaningful, Nonlinear life: Dr Melanie McNally on her anxious childhood, her multiple paths, and the mental health work she is doing with young people | 73
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Every Brain is Different: Samantha on her intrusive thoughts growing up, her challenges in motherhood, and her work in music therapy | 72
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Searching for Connection and Finding Addiction: Jason on his traumatic childhood, his introduction to drugs, his descent into addiction, and how he came out the other side | 71
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Support Systems Throughout Life: Andy on religion, his mental health struggles, and family | 70
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Choosing a Career Path: Stephen on his childhood growing up in New York City, his path to become a doctor, and the mental health struggles he had when prioritizing career over passion | 69
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Accepting the Reality of One’s Life: David on his mental health struggles, his battles with addiction, and his drive to change the dialogue around mental health | 68
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Understanding the “Desire for Destruction”: Dr Nina Cerfolio on her research into mass shootings and terrorism, her lifelong work to help destigmatize mental health, and her heroic work in the Chechen War | 67
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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The Importance of Family: Jill on her relationship with her brother, the schism that occurred in her family, and the lessons she has learned | 66
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Nowhere to Run: Jon returns to talk about aging, how he felt completing his 31st marathon, and what keeps him putting on his running shoes | 65
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Wellness is Wellness: Tony on his work in the mental health field, how community mental health centers serve the public, and what community means to him | 64
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Growing Up: Adam on the loneliness he felt in his childhood as he worked to adjust to a changing family structure | 63
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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The Enduring Bonds of Family: Jon on losing his father at a young age, his artistic pursuits, and his continued search for his family’s history | 62
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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A turning point in an addiction and a path forward: Part III (of III) of Katie as she discusses her struggles with alcoholism, her attempts at recovery, and the unexpected change that came over her | 61
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Marriage and Divorce: Part II (of III) of Katie as she discusses her experiences being married, when she discovered a secret at a tattoo parlor, and what happened after her divorce | 60
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Severe Childhood Trauma: Part I (of III) of Katie as she discusses abuse she suffered as a child, how it manifested in a need for control, and her struggles in early adulthood | 59
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Running with the Devil: Jon returns to discuss endurance, mental health, and his love of marathons — Special Chicago Marathon Edition! | 58
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Awareness of Struggles and Escapes: Nathan on his struggles with ADD, his varying and extensive collection of hobbies, and the benefits of therapy and family support | 57
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Parenting a Child with Medical Complexities: Ali returns to Sad Times to discuss her motherhood journey | 56
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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The Journey of an Empath: Teale on where she came from, the years long work she did in the mental health field, and her dramatic life change | 55
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Continued Creative Struggle: Joel on continuing to make meaningful art, his reflections on his art through the passage of time, and his evolving experience with hypochondria | 54
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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The Trauma of a Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis: Elliot’s story of his wife’s Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, their fight against the disease, and the resulting experiences of grief and acceptance | 53
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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The Power of Language: Andy on his upbringing, his time in service in the military, and the book he recently wrote. | 52
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Building the Life You Desire: Laurel’s journey of social anxiety struggles, realization of her needs in everyday life, and the joys of motherhood | 51
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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The Power of Family: Whitney discusses her troubled father, the relationship she had with her immediate and extended family, and an unthinkable tragedy | 50
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Substance Abuse Survival: Scott’s story of dealing with addiction, the attendant health concerns, and his journey to sobriety | 49
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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The Beauty of Authentic Empowerment: Nicole shares stories of her career in mental health and her idea of “Authentic Empowerment” | 48
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Finding Home In Family: Bonnie on what it’s like to grow up as a “Third Culture Kid”, the tragic and unexpected loss of both of her parents a decade apart, and her journey in the world of Advanced Clinical Massage | 47
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The Continuing Artistic Journey: Melissa shares her experience of pursuing a theater career, becoming a mother, and her continuing passion to assist the artistic community | 46
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Postpartum Depression Among The Unspoken Expectations Of Society: Marina shares her journey through not only learning she was pregnant and the birth of her child, but also her struggles after her daughter was born | 45
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Becoming The Person You Are Meant To Be: Bill on his experience with coming out as a gay man, the severe heartbreak he experienced, and his lifelong love and adoration of the great Tina Turner | 44
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Overcoming severe Childhood traumas: Bobette discusses her extremely difficult childhood, her recent medical struggles and the bond she has with her children | 43
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Unhealthy Mental Health Manifestations: Kaet discusses the release of cutting and her long battle with an eating disorder | 42
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Life’s unexpected challenges: Sarah shares her story of a quickly escalating medical crises, the loss of her mother, and her current spiritual journey | 41
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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A Journey Through A Harrowing Diagnosis to Recovery: Lori Discusses her Dark Night of the Soul, her lifelong struggle with Co-dependency, and Learning to Choose a Way of Thinking Not Torn Down by the Tides of Life | 40
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May 30, 2023 |
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Generational Medical Adversity: Jay on Dealing with his own multiple medical challenges as well as parenting a daughter through an unexpected medical emergency | 39
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May 23, 2023 |
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Succumbing to the Many Realities of Addiction: Kevin’s Story of Multiple Stumbles Through His Addiction Journey and His Ever Present Hope | 38
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May 15, 2023 |
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Getting to Go First: Siri Lindley on Finding a Way of Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible | 37
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May 09, 2023 |
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From Pandemic Pressure to Purpose: JTR Brown's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention | 36
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Surviving January 6th: Jenn's Story of Courage, Democracy, and Healing in the Aftermath | 35
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Overcoming the Battle Within: Jeff Adamec's Journey from Troubled Upbringing to Combat PTSD and Healing | 34
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Transforming Turmoil: Michael's Inspiring Tale of Overcoming a Fractious Upbringing and Finding Unexpected Love | 33
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Long Haul Covid Chronicles: Krista Atkinson's Unyielding Fight Against a Mysterious Condition | 32
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Embracing Sensitivity: Katie's Journey Through Isolation, Creativity, and the Power of a Cold Feet Cabaret | 31
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Growth: Josh's Insights on Upbringing, Parenting, and the Art of Effective Leadership | 30
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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The Journey of Fatherhood: Shawn's Reflections on Family Legacy, Challenges, and the Rewards of Parenting | 29
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Chris Marcum's Encore: The Bumpy Road to Finding the Right Balance in Mental Health Medication | 28
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Creative Healing: Libby's Journey Through Artistic Dreams, Struggles, and Finding Solace in Nature | 27
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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John's Triumphant Return: Reflections on the Road to Recovery and Celebrating a Sobriety Milestone | 26
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Michael's Resilient Journey: Tackling Parenting, Grief, Work Stress, and Addiction One Day at a Time | 25
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Aaron's Unyielding Spirit: Navigating Autoimmune Challenges, Dementia's Heartache, and Life on the Theater Stage | 24
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Joe's Journey Through Adversity: Overcoming Pandemic Struggles, Mental Health Battles, and a Father's Inspiring Fight" | 23
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Jeremy's Fight: Facing Lifelong Mental Health Struggles and Overcoming Unimaginable Tragedy | 22
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Behind the Bravery: Firefighter Jay's Mental Health Journey Through 28 Years of Courageous Service | 21
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Chelsie's Resilient Heart: Confronting Grief, Lifelong Mental Health Struggles, and Overcoming Unexpected Trauma | 20
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Navigating Life's Uncertainty: Tach Van Sickle's Journey Through Anxiety, Relationships, and Inner Struggles | 19
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Family Bonds and Resilience: Bob LeGere's Story of Love, Loss, and Honoring a Sister's Legacy | 18
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Jenny Chau | 17
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Ali Joseph | 16
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Ray Walden | 15
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Update | 14
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Jason Weaver | 13
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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J.T.R. Brown | 12
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Facing Isolation and Loss: Brent Hand's Journey Through Family Struggles, Mental Health, and Resilience | 11
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Haily Wineland | 10
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Jon Penick | 9
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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Jennifer Burroughs | 8
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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John Dooley | 7
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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Kelly Fehrenbach | 6
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Sep 02, 2019 |
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Michael | 4
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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Lauren Sivak | 3
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Jennifer Burroughs | 2
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Chris Marcum | 1
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Aug 12, 2019 |